Laboratory Research Operations Technician

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC) seeks a Laboratory Research Operations Technician to provide essential technical and operational support. You will coordinate PMHS screening, specimen workflows, dissection, histology, and imaging while assisting with data collection and maintaining compliant lab spaces.

The role requires organization and professionalism when working with donated human remains and biological tissues, and involves collaboration with the Body Donor

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to the Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC).
• Coordinate PMHS screening and specimen workflows.
• Assist with dissection, specimen preparation, histology, and imaging.
• Support experimental testing and data collection.
• Maintain organized, safe, and compliant research spaces.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison with the Body Donor Program (BDP).
• Coordinate with IBRC staff, student workers, vendors, and university partners.

Skills

PMHS handling

Histology

Imaging

Specimen preparation

Laboratory coordination

Education

High School diploma

Certification or vocational training

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Research Operations Technician Department: Medicine | Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Laboratory Research Operations Technician provides essential technical and operational support to the Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC). Working under the general supervision of the IBRC Director or designee, this role supports research involving postmortem human subjects (PMHS), human biological tissues, anatomical specimens, biomechanical testing, hard-tissue histology, and advanced anatomical imaging. The individual coordinates PMHS screening and specimen workflows; performs or assists with anatomical dissection, specimen preparation, histology, and imaging; supports experimental testing and data collection; and maintains organized, safe, and compliant research spaces. The role also serves as a day-to-day liaison with the Body Donor Program (BDP) and coordinates with other IBRC staff, student workers, vendors, and university partners to support efficient laboratory operations and the successful execution of research projects.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

The Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC) is an interdisciplinary research environment integrating anatomy, biomechanics, imaging, engineering, and experimental testing to study human injury mechanisms. This position works directly with donated human remains, human biological tissues, and anatomical specimens and requires consistent professionalism, respect for donors, attention to confidentiality, and adherence to all applicable ethical, safety, and institutional requirements.

Location: Graves Hall (0277)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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